MADISON COUNTY, Alabama -- A portion of Ryland Pike will be closed to westbound traffic for much of Thursday and Friday.

Madison County District 3 crews will be installing a culvert in the ditch along Ryland Pike. The half-mile stretch of Ryland Pike between U.S. 72 and Jordan Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, but will re-open each afternoon for ease of commuters.